Three Little Pigs

Three Little Pigs

Year: 1933

Runtime: 8 mins

Language: English

Director: Burt Gillett

MusicFamilyAnimationComedy

The two younger pigs mock their brother for building a brick house while they make straw and stick homes. When the Big Bad Wolf arrives, his disguise as a helpless lamb fails, and he huffs and puffs to blow the fragile houses down. The scared pigs run to the brick house, singing the classic refrain “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” throughout.

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Main Characters – Three Little Pigs (1933)

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Big Bad Wolf (Billy Bletcher)

The main antagonist who threatens the brothers, blowing down flimsy houses and using disguises to trap them. He persists in pursuing the pigs and ultimately meets his match when Practical uses a boiling pot, ending his attempt to ambush the trio. His cunning and physical menace drive the conflict of the story.

🐺 Villain 🧠 Cunning 🐾 Persistent

Practical Pig (Pinto Colvig)

The hardworking, pragmatic brother who focuses on building a sturdy brick house. He acts as a protector, giving his brothers refuge and using his calm, resourceful nature to outsmart the Wolf. His piano playing adds mood and resolve to the trio’s defense.

🐷 Practical 🧠 Resourceful 🎹 Musical

Fiddler Pig (Dorothy Compton)

A musical and fun-loving brother who constructs a straw house with ease. He relies on song and charm, and he faces danger with a mix of courage and trepidation. He retreats to Practical’s house when the Wolf advances.

🐷 Fun-loving 🎻 Violin 🧭 Naive

Fifer Pig (Mary Moder)

A cheerful brother who plays the flute and builds his straw house quickly. He works alongside his siblings but must eventually seek refuge when danger intensifies. He participates in the final moment of safety at Practical’s brick house.

🐷 Playful 🎶 Flute 🕊️ Hopeful

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Major Themes – Three Little Pigs (1933)

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😨 Fear

Fear drives the pigs when the Wolf arrives and threatens their homes. Fifer and Fiddler underestimate the danger and focus on play, while Practical warns them to prepare. The story uses fear to show how characters respond under threat, pushing them toward making safer choices. Ultimately, facing fear becomes a catalyst for resilience and resourcefulness.

🏗️ Industriousness

Practical’s brick house symbolizes the payoff of hard work and foresight. While his brothers opt for quick, flimsy constructions, Practical prioritizes durability and planning. The brick house withstands the Wolf’s attempts, reinforcing the idea that steady effort beats shortcuts. This theme ties directly to the outcome of the tale.

🧠 Deception

The Wolf employs disguises and clever ruses, including posing as a sheep and a Fuller Brush salesman. The pigs’ ability to see through deception determines their safety, with Practical’s calm, wary approach helping them survive. The narrative uses disguise to explore cunning versus gullibility. The Wolf’s failed tricks underscore the value of skepticism and quick thinking.

🎶 Music

Music is woven into the characters’ identities, with Fifer, Fiddler, and Practical each associated with an instrument. The playful music contrasts with the danger outside, and Practical’s piano adds a dramatic flair to the action. The repeated chorus at the end reinforces the piglets’ unity and their stance against fear through song.

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